How much protein is in 100g chicken breast, raw vs. cooked?
100g of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains about 22.5g of protein weighed raw or 30.5g weighed cooked (grilled). Cooking removes water, concentrating protein per gram. A 100g cooked portion is a different amount of chicken from a 100g raw portion.
FAQ
How much protein is in 100g chicken breast, raw vs. cooked?
100g of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains about 22.5g of protein weighed raw or 30.5g weighed cooked (grilled). Cooking removes water, concentrating protein per gram. A 100g cooked portion is a different amount of chicken from a 100g raw portion.
Quick Facts
Food Item
Chicken Breast (100g)
Protein Content
22.5g (raw) / 30.5g (cooked)
100g Chicken Breast: Raw vs. Cooked
| Weighed portion | Protein per 100g | Protein per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | About 22.5g | About 22.5g |
| Cooked (grilled) | About 30.5g | About 30.5g |
100g of boneless, skinless chicken breast contains about 22.5g of protein when weighed raw or 30.5g when weighed cooked (grilled). USDA FoodData Central lists 22.525g protein per 100g raw and 30.54g per 100g grilled; portion estimates are rounded. Cooking reduces water weight, so a 100g cooked portion contains more chicken than a 100g raw portion. Cooking does not create extra protein. Weigh your portion and use the matching raw or cooked nutrition entry; values vary with cooking method and moisture loss.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central for raw chicken breast and grilled chicken breast.
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